Glow in the Dark FAQ

glow in the dark paint brush for stella mural's art

HOW MANY GLOW STARS WILL I NEED?

The decision of how many star stickers to place on your ceiling is entirely yours. Some individuals opt for a higher density, while others enjoy a more peaceful sprinkling. 

200 Star stickers will cover an 8 ft x 8 ft area over a king sized bed.

400 Star stickers will cover the ceiling in a small sized room

600 Star stickers will cover the ceiling in a medium room.

1000 Star stickers will cover the ceiling in a master bedroom/lounge.  

WHAT IS THE BEST CEILING/WALL COLOUR TO HAVE?

White or light coloured backgrounds are best for glow in the dark star stickers. White reflects the light, it helps with charging and to reflect the glow.

For a star ceiling on a coloured surface, use the clear decals instead of the white decals. 

The glow star stickers are a whitish yellowish daytime colour. They blend best on white backgrounds although they can be used and glow well on any coloured or dark backgrounds and will be seen as tiny dots.

If you're painting your wall or ceiling, anti scuff/stain resistant/stain blocker paints are not designed to let vinyl adhesives stick well. You may prefer to use an additional spray adhesive with these painted surfaces. Cheaper standard enamel glossy paints are generally more compatible with removable decals. 

HOW DO I INSTALL GLOW IN THE DARK PRODUCTS?

Every item comes with self-adhesive/attachments.

STAR STICKERS - self adhesive peel and stick.

WHITE DECALS - self adhesive peel and stick.

CLEAR DECALS - self adhesive peel and stick.

FABRIC GLOW IN THE DARK STAR CEILING CANOPIES - Push pins into wall.

BED CANOPIES - Hook and anchor in ceiling.

There will be further instructions in your pack, if anything is not working out as expected, contact me, I'm happy to help. 

DO THE DECALS STICK TO TEXTURED CEILINGS?

They can, although it depends on the type of texture. Smooth surfaces are best. Contact me if you would like a high tack mural for a very bumpy popcorn surface.  

HOW CAN I CHARGE UP THE GLOW IN THE DARK MURALS?

It's easy! The natural way to charge glow in the dark items is through exposure to sunlight, daylight, and using a bright light top up before bedtime.

In most rooms with regular lighting conditions, glow in the dark stars will naturally absorb enough light and glow without any other help. However, in spaces like dark rooms or basements, you must compensate by ensuring the glow stars receive direct bright light. You can use a 2000-3000 lumen torch for a quick 100% spot charge to enhance the luminescent colours. Use LED UV flood lights and bars (395 nm 30 - 100 watt) for the maximum charge and at the fastest time.

Fluorescent lights, CFLs, and bright LEDs, LED UV lights are recommended. Take care when using UV lights in kids' bedrooms.

Incandescent and halogen bulbs are not recommended.

WILL I SEE THE GLOW STARS AND GLOW MURALS DURING THE DAY?

Yes, the daytime colour of glow paints are white ranging through to a bright yellow. The brighter the daytime colour, the brighter the night time glow.

The white decals blend very well on white ceilings, the clear decals are glossy so can pick up the light but it is quite tricky to find something that is completely 'invisible'.

The little star stickers will be noticeable on coloured backgrounds as small dots. 

For those wanting white or only blue glow stars so they are less visible on a white background ~ It is best to have all colours for a complete star ceiling. Aqua or green are fine to use separately but the blue is dim and harder to charge. Ask me if you prefer a custom pack.

DO GLOW IN THE STARS WORK WITH UV BLACKLIGHT?

Glow in the dark stars can be charged using UV lights but unlike fluorescent paints, they do not fluoresce as well or create a realistic night sky illusion while the black light is on. The stars are photo-luminescent and their glow happens in the dark.

WHAT COLOURS ARE IN THE GLOW MURALS?

The photo-luminescent colours I mostly use are green and blue tones because they are the brightest and easiest to charge. Normally glow in the dark paint is only coloured when fully charged. For most of the night, you'll see a whitish glow.

A bright 2000 - 3000 lumen torch or UV light is a great for a quick full charge to make the radiant colours pop! Some of my rarer colours like violets and pinks and oranges only show their colours under UV.

ARE GLOW IN THE DARK STARS SAFE?

Yes, glow decals and stickers are non-toxic and acrylic based but they're not toys.

Tiny star stickers are not suitable for children under 3 years.

Don't let small children to play with the star stickers, place them securely out of reach.

Don't place star canopies over ceiling lights or near flame.

IS GLOW IN THE DARK PAINT RADIOACTIVE?

No, glow in the stars are made from Strontium Aluminate glow crystals and artist's acrylic paint. The materials are safe and non-toxic.